Ready, Set, Grow Preschool, 4171 State Route 235 (South Main Street), Ada, holds its open house for 2014015 Tuesday, Aug. 12,  from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept, 3, is the first day of preschool. Morning class meets from 9-11:30 a.m. and afternoon class meets from 12:30-3 p.m.

"We still have availability for students in our morning class on Mondays and Fridays from 9-11:30 a.m. and for two more students on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings," said Jami Dellifield, director. "We also have room in our afternoon class on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m."

Tina Howe Sams, Kenton, joins the staff this year. She was a substitute teacher at a preschool in Kenton for the past four years. She holds degrees from the University of Phoenix, including a Master's in Psychology.

Back-to-school information

Dellifield reminds parents and caregivers to , "Please stop by the school and drop off any paperwork, school supplies and September payments (three day $100/month, four day $135/month, five day $175/month) if you are able."

September payments are due no later than the first day of school. Dellifield will also be at the school from 10 a.m. – noon if you would prefer to stop by during those times on Tuesday.

She added: "Don’t forget your school supplies at open house or the first day of preschool. Items do not need to be labeled as we share all supplies at preschool. We appreciate you helping us by donating any of the following items:

Construction Paper
Glue Sticks                 
Crazy Art Markers
Crayons
Colored Pencils          
3 oz. Dixie cups         
Pipe Cleaners
Play Dough
Ziploc Bags (Gallon & quart size)                 
Pony Beads
Googly Eyes
Kleenex                      
Toilet Paper                
Paper
Towels                          
Sanitizing Wipes
Cheap Paint Brushes  
Cotton Balls               
Yarn/String
Tape
Holiday Craft supplies                                   
Buttons
Crayons
Pencils                        
Safety Scissors           
Dry Erase
Markers
Cheap White Paper Plates                              
Finger Paint
Cheap Shaving Cream

If you prefer not to shop for school supplies, please consider making a $30 donation for supplies.

Please plan to register for our back to school bonanza camp at open house. Camp is $50 per student and meets Aug. 18-22 from 9-11:30 a.m.